When I first saw the tote, I thought it was really cute, but I wasn't sure how sturdy it would be... let me tell you.. I was amazed at how well it holds up and how much it can hold! It would be so cute to make a few of these to hold some little jars of embellishments (buttons come to mind) in a craft room or even some office supplies on a teacher's desk... the possibilities are endless!! I made this one for Elisa, one of Sabrina's aides who celebrated a birthday over the weekend (Happy Birthday, Elisa!!!). I filled it with some Starbuck's coffee, cappuccino Lindt candies and a yummy candle!

Note: I changed things up a bit before I gave the gift, but I didn't re-photograph it. I removed the candle from the box and replaced the small bag of coffee with a larger bag and more Lindt candies (I know she loves coffee and chocolate!). I decided that I would give her the candle during Teacher Appreciation Week, and I didn't want the flavors/scents to mix.

I made the box out of Blushing cardstock (from Couture) and used the decorative pieces to cover the sides, front and back in some Prima butterfly paper matted onto Dark Chocolate. I added some stitching to all the pieces before I attached them and finished them off with some pearls. I am hoping once the box is empty, Elisa will find a good use for it!

Oh my goodness, this is absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the colors and the patterned paper you chose, and adore how you stamped the butterfly image/sentiment on the All Tied Up circle! Your contents are perfect for the tote...I'm sure Sabrina's aide will LOVE your gift and find great use for the cool tote afterward!

Speaking of birthdays...HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU, sweet Stephanie! Hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration with your loved ones and found time to relax and be pampered :]

WOW! That paper is amazing!! What a gorgeous gift for your friend! And really, are there any more perfect contents?? Coffee and chocolate, I'm sold! lol. Gorgeous tool tote, I too, am very impressed on all it will hold -- VERY cool.